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Joanna Cooke - The Kaleidoscope Sessions

Following her recent Spotify Editorial playlisting and welcome support from BBC and other radio, soulful singer-songwriter Joanna Cooke and renowned local producer Mark Edwards bring a high quality band to the Brunswick, showcasing songs from their jointly created project, Cooke's recently released 6-track EP 'Kaleidoscope'.

Joanna's back story is that she grew up in a strict but passionately artistic family, where her father's blues records by greats such as Howling Wolf and Robert Johnson became the soundtrack to her upbringing. With a restless desire for music, Cooke taught herself piano on a keyboard she found in a skip and was soon writing songs that brought people to tears.

Fast forward a few years and this self-sufficiency, drive and talent now sees Joanna performing with big name artists, supporting the likes of Rag N Bone Man and Paloma Faith, and playing her own shows at both Festivals and venues.

Cutting her teeth with 3 initial EP's, all of which all drew positive reviews, 2021 saw Cooke step it up a gear releasing 2 more notable singles, "No Stranger To The Blues" and "Give It Up". Both were recorded 100% live with the renowned Masterlink house band (aka the multi million streaming band 'Redtenbacher's Funkestra') featuring musicians whose credits included the likes of Elton John, David Bowie, Tom Jones and Van Morrison. Both tracks attracted international airplay, with 'No Stranger To The Blues' also being chosen by Spotify for the editorial playlist NU-BLUE.

There's more new music now from Joanna with the release of her new 6 track EP 'Kaleidoscope'. Stylish arrangements and production comes from well respected polymath musician/producer/arranger Mark Edwards, (Carleen Anderson, Katie Meluah, Beth Rowley) who brings out the very best from Cooke and her songs. This will be available in Physical CD format on the night.

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The Brunswick has been transformed through an extensive refurbishment programme to become the premier music and arts venue in Hove. The owners are committed to providing quality, value for money and a friendly atmosphere.We believe that a pub is an essential part of any thriving community, and should be seen as a facility for the whole community. By encouraging local groups, we run a range of classes: acting, singing, painting, language, wine tasting; and have become a meeting place for a number of groups. With a large garden and a number of meeting rooms, we can offer space for most clubs, societies or social groups. If your looking for somewhere to host your book group, yoga class, dance class, debating club, and so on, give us a call, or better still, pop in. Support your local pub.

Built in the 1930’s, The Brunswick is a striking building with curved bays, turret roofs and brass crittall style windows. Much of the original paneling (the same as used in the Orient Express) has been rescued and restored, particularly in The Venue. Atmosphere and mood change as you move from the beautifully constructed sunny garden through the airy garden room to the bar (a fusion of the best of modern bar and traditional pub). Despite the high-tech sound and stage equipment, the music and arts Venue with its wood paneling, period lighting and fireplace retains a wonderfully cozy feel. Upstairs we have beautifully decorated rooms for meetings and private parties – see Function Room Hire

We offer a broad range of home cooked food every day. Accolades have included “Restaurant quality food at pub prices”; “The best Sunday Lunch in Brighton”; “As an American, I’m very critical of hamburgers – this is one of the best I’ve had anywhere.”

1 Holland Road,

Hove,

East Sussex,

England,

BN3 1JF.

01273 733984